Chilled Romaine Lettuce Bulk Packs from China
Bulk packs of chilled romaine lettuce harvested fresh and cooled to extend shelf life, specifically for imports during June-October under HTS 0705.19.20.20. This covers whole heads of Lactuca sativa romaine, not processed beyond chilling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure temperature logs show chilling only, not freezing, to stay in fresh category
• Label packages clearly as 'Romaine (Lactuca sativa)' to match HTS description and avoid reclassification
• Check for quota applicability during peak season; exceedances may trigger higher duties